France: Former Prime Minister François Fillon sentenced to four years in prison for virtually hiring his wife

In four years imprisonment The former Prime Minister of France was sentenced on Monday (9/5), François Fillon who was accused of the fictitious recruitment of his wife in his parliamentary office for a number of years.

Penelope’s wife was also sentenced to two years in prison, according to the Athenian News Agency, citing French media. the court also imposed a fine of 375,000 euros on each.

The Figion couple, who were not present at the trial, insisted – as in the first instance – that the employment was real and not fictitious, but without convincing the Court of Appeal.

If the Figion couple does not exercise their right to appeal the decision, they will be summoned to a sentencing judge, who can decide, for example, whether to wear an electronic bracelet or go to jail.

Source: News Beast

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